Economic Equity & Inclusion

Applications Now Open for the 2026 NeighborHUB Grant Program
September 17, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber has partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for the eighth cohort of NeighborHUB to…

NEI and City Institute Announce Small Business Social Hour Series
September 17, 2025Join New Economy Initiative (NEI) with City Institute for the launch of their Small Business Social Hour Series on Thursday, September 25…

Applications Open for Michigan Women Forward’s 2026 WomanUp & Pitch Competition
August 29, 2025Discover how Michigan Women Forward's WomanUp & Pitch Competition empowers women entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses.

Gilbert Family Foundation Invests $4M to Boost Black-led Businesses and Developers in Detroit
August 28, 2025The Gilbert Family Foundation is investing $4 million in Detroit’s Black businesses and community developers, supporting equitable growth.

Detroit Launches Second Round of Legacy Business Grants to Support Longtime Shops
August 28, 2025Detroit is rolling out the second round of its Legacy Business Project, offering new grants to help longtime neighborhood businesses thrive.

Michigan Economic Leaders Unveil 10 Priorities to Drive Growth, Talent, and Equity
August 21, 2025Discover Economic Development Leaders for Michigan's 10 legislative priorities to boost Michigan’s economy.

Apple Opens First US Manufacturing Academy in Detroit
August 20, 2025WXYZ Detroit Demetrios Sanders August 19, 2025 Apple opened its first manufacturing academy in the United States in downtown Detroit,…

2025 Future City Forum: Envisioning Opportunities for Detroit’s Next 10 Years
August 20, 2025Detroit Future City’s 2025 Annual Forum The Future City Forum brings together 300+ Detroit stakeholders and visionary leaders for a powerful…

Apply for August Small Business Grants
August 12, 2025Discover the latest August small business grants, designed to empower entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries and offer essential…

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